Stringer’s sex scandal prompts mixed reaction from mayoral rivals
Some demanded that he get out of the race immediately. Others sidestepped the fate of the accused in lieu of offering support for the accuser. The sexual assault allegations made against city...
View ArticleQueens man found guilty of making threats to kill Democrats following Capitol...
A court employee from Queens was found guilty [1] of making violent threats online to assassinate Democratic officials in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors say....
View ArticleMore mental health services to come to New York City, says de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke about providing the city with accessible mental health services and removing some of the stigma of seeking help in his morning briefing this Wednesday. Something that will be...
View ArticleNew York City’s largest budget proposes spending millions on testing and...
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing spending $500 million dollars to help public school students catch up on lost learning after a tumultuous school year during the pandemic as part of his...
View ArticleMenthol cigarettes, flavored cigars face ban in United States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, a long-awaited win for anti-smoking and civil rights groups but one that could erase a huge...
View Article‘Right to counsel’ bills for tenant protections approved by majority vote in...
A bill that would protect a tenants right to counsel [1] in the event of litigation with a landlord, as well as one which approves public outreach on the new entitlement, passed in New York City...
View ArticleNeil Cross and Justin Theroux talk the complicated nature of Allie Fox
“Interestingly, my first reaction was no f**king way.” That was British novelist and scriptwriter Neil Cross’ answer when asked why he wanted to get involved with Apple TV+’s newest series based on the...
View ArticleBill making Open Streets permanent in NYC passes city council with some...
New York City Council gave its approval to make the Open Streets program a permanent fixture during its Thursday stated meeting in which members discussed the importance of the COVID-19 provision even...
View ArticleOp-Ed | New York City should support the youth in the foster care system
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. The nearly 8,000 young people in foster care in New York City don't need a reminder. On the other hand, policy makers at all levels could stand to focus more on this...
View ArticlePressure grows on mayor for senior centers reopening plan
City Council candidate Linda Lee today joined a growing chorus of council candidates citywide asking the de Blasio Administration to come up with a plan to officially open senior centers, Lee, who is...
View ArticleWeprin proposes shake up in Comptroller’s office
Assemblyman and Comptroller Candidate David Weprin today said as comptroller he will double the size of the office’s Bureau of Labor Law, made up of approximately 25 attorneys, accountants, engineers,...
View ArticleBlack and Latino students make up 9% of New York City’s specialized high...
The number of Black and Latino students offered admission into one of New York City’s eight specialized high schools dropped from 11 to 9 percent this year compared to last year’s numbers, Department...
View ArticleDe Blasio bets legacy on SoHo and Gowanus overhauls as he mounts last land stand
[1] This article was originally published [2] on Apr 29 at 2:39 p.m. EDT by THE CITY [3] City Hall says rezoning the Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods would bring crucial affordable housing, while...
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein extradition delayed, new challenge expected
California's effort to extradite Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges was delayed on Friday, and the convicted former movie producer will have another 30 days to challenge its latest...
View ArticleStringer’s sexual assault accuser worked to get Yang on ballot
The woman accusing Comptroller and Mayoral candidate Scott Stringer of sexual assault is denying that she worked for Andrew Yang’s campaign after campaign records sent to PoliticsNY but first reported...
View ArticleEarly morning blaze leaves one injured and over a dozen homeless in Cypress...
A two-alarm fire tore through a Brooklyn home and left a man injured early Thursday morning, according to FDNY sources. An inferno engulfed a 325 Crescent Street building at 5:30 a.m. on April 29 that...
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